Jaguar Xjs A Collectors Guide

• 1976 Jaguar Xjs For Sale
• 1995 Jaguar Xjs Convertible

Why the Jaguar XJS is the future for car collectors As Jaguar unveils its new XJ model, something exciting is brewing in the classic cars market. The gleaming, curved bodywork of the new Jaguar XJ was unveiled yesterday (February 9) in its first exhibition before themedia and public. When the new XJis released onto the anticipation-filled market, it will havean asking price of 53,000.

1976 Jaguar Xjs For Sale

May 18, 2017 - Values of the Jaguar XJS have been rallying in recent years – could this be. £20k are no longer just ultra-collectible cars or super low-milers. A renowned Jaguar expert offers a comprehensive historical review of the highly collectable XJS series of coupes, cabriolets and convertibles with particular emphasis on quality evaluation, maintenance and upgrades. AbeBooks.com: Jaguar XJS: Collector's Guide (Collectors Guides) (990) by Paul Skilleter and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible.

But, as Jaguar's new car takes the world by storm, something exciting is brewing in the classic car markets. Ancestor models of the XJ now date back over three decades, and some of them have been performing very well on the auction blocks. Only last year, 1991 Jaguar XJ-S XJR-S Coup (Chassis Num: 183372)realised $24,895 at a Bonhams & Butterfields sale. Before that, at Kruse International in 2008, a Jaguar XJS two-door also from 1991 sold for $18,750. The 1976 Jaguar XJS Trans-AM, sold for $225,500 Evenas far back as 2002, XJS models were commanding five figures at top auctions.

1995 Jaguar Xjs Convertible

That year, a 1994 Jaguar XJS 'V-12' Convertible sold with no reserve, eventually bringing $34,993 at RM Auctions. At the same Toronto auction, a 1995 model realised $39,220. And, for new collectors looking for an inexpensive window into the XJS market, XJS-Mark IIs (1981-1990) have an average sales price of $10,059. XJS models from the 1980s can bring up-to six figures at auction Yet some models have been known to bring as much as $31,016 at sale. So, in terms of value and collectability, the Jaguar XJS definitely offers a bright future for collectors. But, for now, the 'holy grail' remains the 1976 Jaguar XJS Trans-AM. The '70s classic has commanded a cool $225,500 at auction.

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Collector's Guide — Jaguar XJS, by Paul Skilleter. One for Jag enthusiasts to add to a comprehensive list on this marque. All XJS models from the original 5.3litre coupe to the last six and 12cylinder cars are included, with major and minor specification changes. As is usual in the series, advice on restoration, maintenance and buying such a Jaguar is given, as well as the competition successes of such cars, and production and performance figures. As Paul Skilleter is the author, here is the hallmark of accuracy; this is a very good package for the price.